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Adelphi Academy
www.adelphiacademy.org
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209 (Bay Ridge)
718-238-3308
Adelphi Academy is a college preparatory school for ages pre-k to 12th grade. Adelphi Academy became the first school to educate women and prepare them for institutes of higher education, before colleges were admitting women. Adelphi Academy founded Adelphi College. This was the first College accepting women. Adelphi College is now Adelphi University. The school also offers several programs to accommodate children with different learning styles, including the Bridge Program, for specific learning disabilities.

Bay Ridge Montessori
6301 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-259-8701

Beansprouts
http://beansproutsnurseryschool.com/
453 6th Ave
(Park Slope)
718-965-8573
Ages 2-9 to afterschool. You can do part-time or full-time. Application deadline is January. Beansprouts was founded in 1980. Our founder, Sue Weinstein worked as the head teacher from opening day until June 1989. Since then Sue has moved on to become the Executive Director of Beansprouts. Caryn Klein-Cardieri joined the Beansprouts family in September of 1985. Caryn started as a head teacher and has for the past several years been our Educational Director, growing with us to make Beansprouts the curriculum rich, activity filled program it is today. Beansprouts has grown over the years in height, weight and numbers. Our teachers guide each of our children with insight, skill and energy. Our specially selected staff provide a caring supportive environment that enable our children to flourish.

The Berkeley Carroll School
http://www.berkeleycarroll.org/home/
181 Lincoln Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Park Slope)
718-789-6060
Berkeley Carroll is an independent, college preparatory day school providing coeducational programs for children in prekindergarten through grade 12. Officially chartered by New York state in 1886,
Berkeley Carroll is one of the oldest independent schools in New York City. A culturally diverse body of approximately 110 full time teachers comprise the Berkeley Carroll faculty, 80 percent of whom have master’s degrees or higher. The student/faculty ratio is 1:7. 800 students. Child Care Center are full days with choices of 2, 3, 5 days a week.

Bethel Elementary
225 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205 (Fort Greene)
718-834-6744
From 3 years to –8am to 4 pm.

Brooklyn Children’s Academy (not currently recommended- MAJOR complaints have been logged)
http://www.brooklynchildren.org/index.html
122 Pierrepont Street (between Clinton & Henry Streets)
(718) 403-9516
Brooklyn Children’s Academy is an early childhood program that prepares children socially and cognitively for Kindergarten. They have a toddler and preschool curriculum which integrates literacy, math, science, social science, music and movement, and art. Ages are from 2-5 years.

Brooklyn Free Space
http://www.brooklynfreespace.org/
298 6th Ave (btw. 2nd and 3rd Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Park Slope)
718-965-3135
Ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Lottery system and returning students are pre-enrolled. Open house in January and school tours by appointment after the open house. This is a cooperative playschool with a hired educational director, teachers and other staff.

Brooklyn Free School
http://www.brooklynfreeschool.org
[email protected]
120 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (between 4th and 5th Aves)
(718) 499-2707
Now in its sixth year, the Brooklyn Free School is a democratic, free school founded on the principles begun with Summerhill School in 1921, and adopted in one form or another by many schools in the late 1960′s in the United States such as The Sudbury Valley School in Framingham, MA, and the Albany Free School in Albany, NY.   The Brooklyn Free School is dedicated to the belief that all students must be free to develop naturally as human beings in a non-coercive educational environment and empowered to make decisions affecting their everyday lives and that of their community. The school has accepted students aged 5 through 15, and is serving students up to 18 years of age. Students are not segregated by age. The school strives to provide a multi-disciplinary, reality-based/project-based and applied learning approach to further the student’s understanding and appreciation of interests that they are pursuing. This includes the use of a varied and differentiated assortment of learning materials, supplies and resources, as well as frequent trips to visit individuals, organizations, businesses, and/or communities in the New York Metropolitan area that can enlighten and enrich students’ understanding, knowledge and experience in a given area of interest.

Brooklyn Friends
http://www.brooklynfriends.org/
375 Pearl Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
(BFS) is an independent, college preparatory Quaker school serving a culturally diverse educational community of approximately 600 students, ages 20 months through 12th grade. Founded in 1867 by The Brooklyn Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, BFS is guided by the ideals of acceptance, compassion, equality and non-violence. Friends serves age 2 and up. They have extended care including the Family Care Center for young children and after-school classes and Early Bird Dropoff. They have a very nice rooftop playground with a fantastic jungle gym.They also have an indoor gym with basketball nets and bleachers. Additional points of interest: a carpenters shop for ages Kindergarten and up, a clay studio, an art studio, and lower school students mentor the 2′s and 3′s once a week.

Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Preschool
http://www.bhsbrooklyn.org/
131 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Heights)
718-522-2070
Children must be 2 years and 4 months by September to be eligible for the two-year-old class. Our application process commences in October. Creating a classroom community where children feel secure and respected is the corner-stone of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue program. As children develop warm trusting relationships with their teachers and peers, they learn how to express their feelings, cooperate with others and solve problems.
The close relationship betweeen the home and the school becomes the source for enduring friendships and the foundation of community life.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori
http://www.bhmsny.org/
185 Court Street (at Bergen)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-858-5100
Montessori curriculum to children from two years old through eighth grade. BHMS maintains dual accreditation, both by the American Montessori Society, and by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.

The Brooklyn Heights Synagogue
www.bhsbrooklyn.org
131 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-2070
The Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Preschool opened its doors in the fall of 2002. Since that time the school has reflected the values and traditions held by the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, an inclusive Reform synagogue with a history of community and social outreach. Children applying to the Twos program must be two by May 31st of their entering year. Two-year-olds* and some young three-year-olds attend school either 2 days or 3 days a week from 9am to 12pm. Three-year-olds attend school 5 days a week from 9am to 12pm. Four-year-olds attend school 5 days a week from 9am to 2pm, with a noon dismissal on Fridays.

The Brooklyn Waldorf School
http://brooklynwaldorf.org
http://youtube.com/brooklynwaldorf
126 St. Felix Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-783-3270
Age 18 mos to Fourth grade. The school is adding a grade each year up to the eighth grade. 10/11 Admissions applications for fifth grade are currently being accepted. The Brooklyn Waldorf School is an arts based nonsectarian school located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We strive to provide an engaging and holistic educational experience for children that addresses not only their intellectual capacities, but also stimulates their innate sense of wonder and engages them through direct hands-on experience in an age appropriate manner.

Carrig Montessori School
http://www.carrigmontessori.com
[email protected]
100 Maspeth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
212-991-8001 (10am – 5pm, Monday – Friday)
Carrig Montessori School is a traditional Montessori preschool serving the Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick communities of North Brooklyn. Children ages 2.9 to 6 are offered year-round care, 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Our space is comprised of two classrooms, equal in size, allowing for a total enrollment of 40 children. Outdoor play space includes a private patio and the playgrounds at Cooper Park, located directly across the street.

Chickpeas Preschool
211 8th Ave (at 4th Ave)
Brooklyn,NY (Park Slope)
718-788-6604

Cobble Hill Playgroup
http://www.cobblehillplaygroup.com
i[email protected]
718.243.0440
93 Rapeleye Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Cobble Hill)
Hours: M-F 9am-12pm or 12:30 pm-3:30 pm Ages: 2-4 The Playgroup program draws on several leading models in early childhood education. Our goal is to develop the child as thinker-confident, curious, and ready to take on challenges.We offer: A mixed age classroom: Working side by side, two, three, and four year old children not only learn from each other, they teach each other as well. Mixed age groups build confidence and encourage each child to get as much out of an activity as his or her individual development allows. An art-driven program: Music, dance, studio art, creative drama, and puppetry are used to enhance all areas of the curriculum and offer additional challenges and opportunities for learning. Group work: In small and large groups, children hone their social skills, develop respect for each other, and learn to solve problems as a team. An integrated curriculum that employs children’s multiple intelligences: Children learn through touch, by sight, from moving their bodies, by visualizing a solution. Playgroup children use all these methods to explore scientific and mathematical concepts and prepare themselves to read. As Playgroup parents, your active participation is the key to the unique and dynamic culture of our school. Each family participates in two ways: by spending a few mornings or afternoons each year as a “duty parent” in the classroom, and by performing a nominal administrative or maintenance job to ensure the smooth running of the program.

Congregation Beth Elohim Early Childhood Center and After School Classes
http://www.congregationbethelohim.org/
274 Garfield Place
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718)768-3814
Located in the residential community of Park Slope, in the heart of Brownstone Brooklyn, the Early Childhood Center enjoys an unparalleled setting, one block west of Prospect Park. The Early Childhood Center offers a variety programs for children birth through five years old. The day runs from 9-3 pm, but can be extended from 8-6pm. The Tots Drop-in Center is open Monday through Thursday mornings for children birth through 20 months from 9am-12pm. The Drop-in Center is a large indoor play space with age appropriate toys and activities coordinated by an early childhood educator. A spacious kitchen provides the setting for cooking projects. Our library, with a wide selection of books for young children, is located on the fourth floor. A highly supervised swimming program for full day nursery children and a parent-child swim program take place in our indoor pool.
Terrific Twos: 20 to 28 months. Terrific Twos is a pre-nursery program specially designed as an introduction to the experiences and routines of school. The class focus is on enabling children to work in small groups, negotiate transitions and make choices. Separation is dealt with in a gradual, non-pressured way. Adults leave the room when the child is ready, but remain within the building. One adult per session will remain to assist the teacher.

The Dillon Child Study Center
http://www.sjcny.edu/dillon
245 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY (Fort Greene/Clinton Hill)
The Dillon Child Study Center offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs based on the child development approach to the education of young children. Located on St. Joseph’s College campus in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, Dillon, founded in 1934, is historically one of the first college preschools on the East coast.

Fort Greene Clinton Hill Cooperative
http://thecoopschool.com/
87 Irving Place (btw Putnam Ave. and Fulton St. )
Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Clinton Hill)
347-789-8105
Full day programs for 2/3s (Caterpillars- 9 am- 4 pm) and 3/4s (Butterflies-8:30 am-3:30 pm). Part-time schedules are either 2 or 3 days a week. No half-day program. They also offer optional early drop off, after-school (until 6 pm) and Summer Day Camp. They are expanding to 5 classrooms, starting age 2 and exiting age 5 in September.

Grace Church School
http://www.gracechurchschool.org/
254 Hicks Street(btw. Joralemon and Grace Court)
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Brooklyn Heights)
phone: (718) 624-4030
fax: (718) 624-3194
email: [email protected]
The oldest preschool in Brooklyn, it was founded in 1928 by 12 parish mothers who believed that children from
different families could learn from one another in a playful and nurturing environment. Today Grace Church School has 125 children participating in an early education program noted for its emphasis on the whole child. In addition, we run a new mothers group and “Together Time” classes for toddlers.While the school is affiliated with Grace Church, our curriculum is nonsectarian. We recognize and celebrate the diversity of faiths and beliefs among our families. Located in the Grace Church parish house, the school has seven classrooms, two sunny rooftop playgrounds, a gymnasium, a kitchen, rooms for music and creative movement classes, and a shady secret garden. The school community gains a heightened sense of comfort and beauty from the 19th-century architecture and from the quiet splendor of the church itself, where the children sing for their families during the winter holidays and at school year’s end.Hope N. Prosky, school director since 1983, came to Grace in the late 1970s to establish the Twos Program. She has been an early childhood teacher for more than 40 years and
is a state-licensed school psychologist. Many of our teachers have been with us for 20 years or more. All our teachers have extensive training in early childhood education, and head teachers have a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Greene Hill School
[email protected]
Greene Hill School, a new progressive, independent school in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill is now in its second year.. They currently have Kindgarten and First Grade. Greene Hill School Mission: The Greene Hill School is an independent school for children ages two through twelve that serves the need of the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill/Wallabout community for affordable and progressive education. We actively involve families in their children’s school and children in their own education. We promote learning through an interdisciplinary curriculum, appreciation of critical thinking and open-ended investigation of neighborhood and beyond. Founded with the understanding that community is the backbone of society, Greene Hill School guides children to become dedicated members of a diverse, democratic society. Diversity Statement: Greene Hill School is dedicated to achieving a racially and economically diverse balance of children and their families reflective of people in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill/Wallabout, Brooklyn community. Understanding that tuition is often a barrier to diversity in independent schools, it is the goal of Greene Hill to keep tuition at a minimum. As we build an endowment, we hope to offer tuition reductions to a significant percentage of our families.

Hands On World
http://handsonworld.net/
132 4th Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Carroll Gardens)
(718) 858-9599
Hands on World is an international language and art center located in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn.  Hands on World creates an atmosphere that instills a high level of comfort and confidence with cultural diversity because the programs, taught by native speakers, occur in different languages simultaneously. This not only takes the foreignness out of foreign languages, it also stimulates people’s natural curiosity about the world around them. Hands on World’s approach to learning new languages is through the arts, as it has been established that language acquisition emerges from the creative part of the brain. Integrating the vocabulary and structure of foreign languages into interesting, creative and stimulating art related projects removes the intimidation often involved in learning new languages. The result is a virtually seamless process of language acquisition.  We offer French, Italian and Spanish language immersion programs to children in the pre-school age range.  We have French, Italian and Spanish language after-school programs for school aged children at all levels of language proficiency and we offer adult language programs in French, Italian, Spanish and English as a Second Language.  We also offer art classes for school aged children and adults in English.  For those wanting more one on one instruction, we offer private lessons for all ages.  Finally, we offer a summer program geared towards 2 to 10 year olds that runs during seven consecutive weeks from the beginning of July through mid-August.

Hugs Day School
763 President Street
718-230-5255

Imagine Early Learning Center
http://www.imagineelc.com/
50 Monroe Place
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Brooklyn Heights)
718-624-7520
They
accept infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. They operate 52 weeks a year, Monday-Friday 7:45 am to 6 pm for full-time or part-time. They have 5 classrooms in a landmark building. They have an indoor gym and
outdoor play area.

International School of Brooklyn
http://www.isbrooklyn.org
237 Park Place (at Vanderbilt)
Brooklyn (Prospect Heights)
718-369-3023
ISB serves the local and the international community of Brooklyn and New York City. ISB offers an after school program in French and Spanish for children 3 years old through 3rd grade, which is open to ISB students as well as children at neighboring schools and in the community.Toddler Language-Immersion Playgroups for children ages 18 months to four years are available in Park Slope, Prospect Heights. Children are taught through structured play and games, songs and music, storytelling, and arts and crafts. Parents and/or caregivers (no prior French or Spanish experience required) attend class with their child. An afterschool program for children ages three through eight features activity-based immersion classes. Summer Camp for children ages three through six is designed for any child, including those with a firm grasp of the target language to those beginning to learn.

Juguemos a Cantar
http://www.juguemos.org
[email protected]
438 6th Ave (b/w 9 and 10 St)
917-453-1187
Juguemos a Cantar is a unique program developed to introduce children birth to 12 years to practical Spanish through music and play. A diverse spectrum of programs accomodate the needs of different ages and levels. The Music Program introduces young children and their caregivers to Spanish sounds,words, and pronunciation. It also introduces the concepts of music, movement, and dramatic play to encourage listening, watching, and imitating. Semesters are divided in four sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer). The Playgroup Program provides an opportunity for children to socialize in Spanish, and is offered for children ages 12 months to 18 months, 18 months to two years, two to three years, and three to four years. Playgroups are run by a bilingual teacher and are organized in three sessions (Fall, Winter, and Spring). The Preschool Program, for children ages two to four, is taught entirely in Spanish. The preschool program is designed to grow with the students, until they are ready to join the Spanish Literacy Program (SLP) at age five. The program runs from September to June with an optional Summer Camp Program. Older children can join the Afterschool Enrichment Program, for ages five to 12. Students attend classes in cooking, science, social studies, singing and music, yoga, guitar, and more. All subjects are taught in Spanish so that the students learn the language as they learn the content.The Summer Camp Program is run in Spanish by a bilingual teacher and combines Spanish instruction with other activities that children love to do. Camp is held in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Children are grouped by age.

Kane Street Synagogue (Kane Street Kids)
http://www.kanestreet.org
236 Kane Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Cobble Hill)
718-875-1550
Kane Street is one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Brooklyn and a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The Synagogue houses the Kane Street Early Childhood and Family Life Center- a private preschool for children ages 2-4. You can choose from 2, 3 or 5 half-days or full days. They also offer extended days from 8-6.

Kidville Annex
http://www.kidville.com/ParkSlope/classes/description.asp?age=15&cat=2
808 Union St (corner of 7th Ave)
Park Slope, Brooklyn (Park Slope)
This
smaller outpost of its Manhattan sisters opens fall of 2007. They offer Little Maestros, KVNY tumblers, pre-nursery program, and a pre-school alternative.

KinderHaus – Deutsche Language Immersion
www.kinderHausbrooklyn.com
[email protected]
468 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
917 406 8869
KinderHaus is a Park Slope, Brooklyn based German language immersion playschool.  Participation is a strong aspect in our work and we encourage children to plan an active part . inventing and shaping their environment. Taught by native German speaking instructors, the child will be surrounded by a structured and well rounded routine that also allows them the flexibility to pursue their developing passions. The child’s natural language ability is the engine that will be guided to have them learn something new every day. The values of sharing, cooperation and respect for others will be a fundamental part of their environment. Activities include art projects, music, crafts, movement, physical education, cooking/food elements, nature, exploration and story time; all in the German language. KinderHaus is a German language immersion playschool for children ages 2-8.

L’école des petits
[email protected]
Bruno Laclide : 917-586-0031
411 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217
Welcome to L’école des petits, a warm, stimulating French language immersion program for children 2 to 5. “L’école des petits” will teach French through stories, songs, educational games, numbers, the alphabet and everyday sentences that will last a lifetime. We believe that fun and creative work enable children to get involved and enjoy learning and speaking French. The  school is small, which means a good interaction between parents, teachers and children.

What we offer:
• Full time French language immersion  8:00 – 4:00 Extended hours 4:00 – 6:00
• French native speaking teachers
• Program based on French “Education Nationale” preschool
• Stimulating activities for optimal social, emotional,  intellectual, and physical skills

Benefits of early immersion:
In order to reap the full benefit of bilingualism, exposure to the  second language should begin as early as possible. The chances of achieving full fluency in nother language are much higher if study is begun during early childhood, since the human brain is wired to learn language during this critical period. Immersion duplicates the conditions in which we all learn our first language—extended contact with a community of fluent speakers—and is by far the most effective method of language teaching.

Language and Laughter Studio (LLS)
http://www.thelanguageandlaughterstudio.com/
139 Nevins Street (at Bergen St)
718-852-2965
[email protected]
Cultural center where children and adults can learn and enjoy a language. LLS offers foreign language immersion programs and activities in French, Spanish, and Mandarin for both children and adults. They have: playgroups, theater classes, yoga, dance, music, cinema, art and literature for children and adults. They also have some after-school programs and playgroups. Le language and laughter studio offers several excellent morning and After-school Programs in Fall 2007! Our classes are in French, Spanish and English, and are activity-based (cooking, eating, singing, acting and doing) in order to engage the students in a circle of interesting and age-appropriate activities and Experiments. All of the classes are immersion classes.We collaborate with professional and brilliant early childhood educators, composers and musicians, artists dedicated to working with children in order to create a unique program. These programs serve children aged 1 to 12 years old. LLS is a place where children engage and explore foreign cultures in genuine inquiry together and where children and teachers come to know and appreciate one another as community members.” These classes are small (limit 8 kids).

I have been taking my 23-month-old daughter to a music and movement class at the Language and Laughter Studio. After two classes, I was blown away by the quality.The teacher, Muriel, with her enchanting singing voice, expressive gestures, puppets, balloons, bubbles, parachute and rattles, connects with children’s natural love of movement and music. The songs are her original works, unusual, simple and memorable; layer after layer gently teaches counting, colors, vocabulary, etc…in French. I feel that I ought to describe this class in very poetic terms …it is awe-inspiring and perfectly orchestrated, not a moment is wasted, perfectly geared to captivate toddlers and preschoolers…not to mention all the adults in the room, who all have child-like smiles on their faces. After class, it feels
like we’ve participated in a Cirque de Soleil performance!For French-speaking toddlers, it would be an equally wonderful and enriching music and movement pre-school class. If you are interested in language classes, for yourself or your child (or baby), I encourage you to check out Language & Laughter Studio, all the classes appear to be of this caliber.
-Yana

My daughter, now 3.5 has taken at least 4 different French classes there as well as French camp this summer. The teachers are really talented and incredible, able to engage young children and expose them to language through creative music, dance and other media. It is a wonderful, safe environment for even the youngest of children. Each class is well thought out, the teachers are native speakers of the language with broad teaching experience, and there is a focus on age appropriate challenges. Finally, my favorite part about it is that nothing is “canned”. All the art projects have an organic bent where the kids do the work – no mommy/daddy or nanny/sitter art here! There are also Spanish classes, after school classes, and in the fall they will offer an ethics class for children 6-12. I can’t recommend this place enough, but check out this gem for yourself.
-Antoinette

Linden Tree Preschool
http://www.lindentreepreschool.org
[email protected]
180 Kane Street at Christ Church
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Cobble Hill)
718-624-0083
Linden Tree serves children 2 1/2 – 4 years old. We have 2 bright and spacious classrooms filled with arts/crafts, gross motor play areas, reading areas and more.We offer 5 programs in total, for the 2s, a two day a week morning option and a 3 day a week morning option with a maximum of 10 children in each class. For our 3 to 4 year old program, we offer a 2 day a week am option, a 3 day a week am option and for older 3s and 4s a 5 day a week afternoon option.Offers a warm, safe and stimulating environment where children can explore, make their own discoveries and gain confidence in themselves as they take their first steps towards independence. Head teachers are NYC licensed in early childhood education. Specialty teachers have NYC education certificates and/or substantial experience working with small children. They teacher/student ratio is 1:4. Must be 2.5 years by September 1 for 2′s program and 3 years by Dec. 31st for 3′s program. There is a nice, open dance/yoga/music room on the top floor where they hold special concerts as well as those special aforementioned programs that run 2 to 3 times a week per class. The classrooms each had 3 teachers per room- great coverage!

Little Language Italian School
Italian Language & Cultural Arts Center for Children
http://www.Italianplaygroup.com
l[email protected]
7521 13th Avenue
Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Tel: 718.238.3727
Italian Immersion Classes- With an emphasis on auditory, visual & tactile learning, Little Language enriches brilliant young minds by introducing children to a bi-lingual, cultural & artistic experience. Each child is an active participant and successfully learns Italian through effective, creative and dynamic teaching techniques. Interactive classes are conducted exclusively in Italian, using puppets, finger plays, toys, songs, rhymes, stories, educational play and manipulatives. Classes are kept small for individualized instruction. Children progress within the program through age appropriate and conversational activities. Children younger than three attend Mommy & Me classes with a parent or adult caregiver. Classes offered include: Mommy and Me (6 months- 2 1/2), Independent Toddlers (3-4 years), Children (5-7 years) Kids (8-10 years). Italian Preschool Program, ages 3-4 builds self-confidence, develops imagination, reasoning, listening, and early childhood skills through traditional preschool activities. With a maximum of six children we foster individual attention and allows each child to respond naturally and at his or her own pace. Preschool is available one or two days a week, for two and one half hours per day. Classes are conducted in Italian through music, activities, circle time, stories, singing, dancing and thematic “Letter of the Day” crafts. Summer Day Camp - Our July Summer Day Camp (for children 3-6 & 7-10) is designed to provide an environment where children socialize & learn Italian through effective, age appropriate indoor/outdoor activities and conversational games. Singing, educational play, painting, cooking, art and crafts are conducted in Italian by bilingual teachers and counselors. In our summer day camp, we combine Italian instruction with other creative & educational activities that children enjoy. All outdoor activities are held in our back yard facility. We offer morning or afternoon half day options.

Little Nest Learning Center
www.littlenestbrooklyn.com
[email protected]

50 Downing Street #1(btw. Gates and Putnam Aves)
917-803-5148 (Tree Delfin, director)

Brooklyn, NY (Clinton Hill)
Clinton Hill’s newest preschool, Little Nest Learning Center, is now accepting applications. Little Nest offers part-time and full-time enrollment options for students between 2 and 4 years old, as well as a flexible extended hours program. The school is located in a newly-renovated brownstone on Downing Street.  Little Nest hosts a class of eight children taught by two teachers, Tree and Mike Delfin. The school offers a home-made organic meal program and a creative, play-based curriculum with enriching daily activities; such as art, music class with visiting music teachers, yoga, movement/dance, cooking, and gardening. Please visit our website for more information and to download an application.

Luria Academy of Brooklyn
http://luria-academy.org/
535 Dean Street #121
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Prospect Heights)
718-398-3290
[email protected]
The Luria Academy is a nurturing, child-centered, value-oriented environment dedicated to academic excellence and Jewish heritage. We offer our students the warmth and love of a traditional Jewish day school coupled with modern teaching techniques and technology. Students receive an excellent Torah and secular education by being exposed to a uniquely integrated Judaic-secular curriculum. Above all, Luria is a school that fosters Jewish pride – Ahavat Yisrael – and a deep sense of compassion and commitment for all of mankind – Ahavat Olam. Our educational philosophy is rooted in a profound respect for each child as a unique individual with a unique form of intelligence. By incorporating the progressive teaching methodology of Montessori and Dewey methods along with the traditional modes of respected Jewish day schools, we aim to create a new model for Jewish education. In the words of King Solomon in Proverbs 22.6: we strive to “guide each child on his (or her) own path.” At Luria, your child will learn to think, observe, and reflect. Instead of teaching right answers, we teach our
children to ask the right questions, and lead them to discover the answers for themselves. Learning becomes its own reward, with each success fueling new discoveries. Most importantly, through the learning process students begin to build a framework for leading a meaningful life.

Lutheran Elementary School
http://www.bethlehembayridge.org/les.html
440 Ovington Ave (at Fourth Ave)
Brooklyn,NY (Bay Ridge)
718-748-9502
We offer a high quality education to a multi-religious school population in a nurturing, yet challenging environment. Classes are for children from nursery through 8th grade. Our tradition of academic excellence is virtually unmatched. Each year standardized tests are given in more than five-hundred public, private and religious schools in New York City. In 2001 we were the only school in Brooklyn — and one of only two schools in all of New York City — in which 100% of our students passed the 4th grade math and reading standardized tests. We would welcome the opportunity to have your child be a part of that tradition. They also have a After-school pickup, Vacation Day care that is pro-rated, summer camp, and preschool.

Magical Years Early Childhood Center
http://www.lmcmc.com/community/support_groups.htm#8
Children 6 months to 3 years
230 60th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Telephone 718-439-0450
Director: Ann Guo
Lutheran Family Health Centers sponsors full-day, year-round early childhood centers for children, ages 6 months to 12 years. In a supportive, stimulating and enriching environment, teachers and caregivers work in partnership with families and community collaborators to support children to reach their social, emotional and
academic potential. The centers are licensed by the Department of Health and funded by the Administration for Children’s Services and the Department of Education. Participating families meet income eligibility
guidelines.

Maple Street School
http://www.maplestreetschool.org/
20 Lincoln Road
Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-282-3496
MSS is a parent cooperative pre-school that was founded in 1978 by a group of parents in Prospect Lefferts Gardens community. For ages 2-5 years.

Midwood Montessori
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-253-3242
Grades PreK-K. 69 students. Student /teacher ratio is 12:1. 6 hour school days. It is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Montessori Day School of Brooklyn
http://www.montessoridayschool.org/
787 A Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Prospect Heights)
718-398-2322

The younger children are at the Washington Avenue space; the older children are at:

33 7th Ave (Park Slope)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Now entering its 25th year, the MDS provides Brooklyn families with a high-quality, nonprofit preschool for children 2 years to 6 years of age, and features an accredited Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. Our
classrooms are stimulating, hands-on environments, with a high teacher-to-student ratio. The MDS faculty includes creative, well-trained teachers who are committed to fostering each child’s individual growth and development, curiosity, and readiness to learn. The Montessori Day School of Brooklyn serves children ages 2 years through 6 years, divided into toddler and preschool/kindergarten classes. We are hopeful that in the future we will be able to accommodate the infant and under twos toddler program.We have numerous options and schedules including full-day program 40-hour week (M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), part-time schedule 3 days a week, or an extended-day program 50-hour week (M-F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Space permitting, other possible options include 2 days a week.We accept applications throughout the year.

Montessori School of NY International (not currently recommended)
http://www.montessorischoolny.com/
105 8th Avenue
(Park Slope), NY 11215
718-857-3341
Grades: N-8. A non-profit, non-denominational, non-discriminatory educational institution, the Montessori School of NY International delivers a multi-faceted program for children from the age of two through junior high. The rigorous academic program includes opportunities for kids to learn foreign languages, dance, drama,
swimming, gymnastics, tennis, horseback riding, art, cooking, and more. The international focus aims to encourage children to be well-rounded citizens of the world. The school also offers a unique Summer Camp Program, a combination of both indoor Montessori activities and outdoor camp activities.

New York Kids Club
182 Henry St.
www.nykidsclub.com
718-228-0800
Our Early Enrichment Center features a preschool alternative program for 2 year olds meeting 2, 3 or 5 days per week for 3 hours per day. The New York Kids Club 3′s program is a 3 or 5 days per week – three hour per day experience where children are encouraged to explore and learn in both child and teacher directed activities. Our highly qualified teachers introduce a variety of different age appropriate key learning points. This gentle separation program incorporates early literacy, science, nature exploration, math, cooking/nutrition, music, art, gymnastics, and sports skills. Students are nurtured to develop a lifelong love of learning, progressing cognitively, socially, physically, and emotionally. Children gain self confidence as they express themselves creatively, learn new concepts and enhance their fine and gross motor skills each class meeting.

NY City Explorers
http://www.nycityexplorers.com
[email protected]
388 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-625-6923

AND
186 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-399-6923
Two: Cool for School is part-time enrichment program for 2 year olds. Enroll your child in our part-time program where they will explore the world of academics, arts, and languages. Our multi-talented teacher will guide your child through a creative & “edutaining” week. This program is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 12:00pm. It’s available at our BoCoCa and Prospect Heights location.

Old First Nursery School
[email protected]
729 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-857-2646
2 years, 9 months. Half or full day.

Open House Nursery School
http://www.openhousenurseryschool.com/
318A Warren Street (at Smith)
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Boerum Hill)
718-625-5252
The nursery and pre-K programs are the heart of Open House. We begin in mid-September and end in early June. There are breaks for Christmas and New Years, midwinter, and in spring. The children are grouped by age, and the days and hours they will be in attendance. Our class groups are small and staffed by experienced, professional, early childhood educators. We value home school partnerships because the input we receive helps us to comfortably meet the changing needs of each child. At the heart of our philosophy is a belief that children learn best by playing and doing in a thoughtfully prepared environment. This developmental/ interactive approach shapes every aspect of our school, from our curriculum planning to the arrangement of the classroom spaces. Each group follows a lively, but familiar daily routine which includes ample “choice time” periods. They also have other programs: summer camp, after 3 play, extended Day and vacation camp. You must call in one a particular day that has been predetermined to get in your tour request: your request will be pooled with others in a lottery to determine if you will be selected to go on a tour.

Our Saviours Lutheran Church
414 80th Street
(Bay Ridge)
718-745-0020

Packer Collegiate Institute
http://www.packer.edu
170 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Brooklyn Heights)
Ages 3 and up Grades: N-12
The oldest independent school in Brooklyn, they provide a college prepatory education for students in pre-K through grade 12. The historic collection of landmark buildings, which recently underwent extensive renovation, provides Packer students with one of the most dramatic and functional campuses in NYC.

Parkers Place
http://parkersplacebrooklyn.com/
428 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-499-2080 Parker’s
Place provides children with the tools needed to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Not only will they learn letters and numbers, Parker’s Place teaches respect, compassion and empowers children to make good decisions and socialize in a classroom environment.Day is from 9am-4 pm. Ages are 2-4 years old. The curriculum at Parker’s Place includes art, crafts, music, reading, storytelling, imaginative play, yoga, dance, gardening, sign language, foreign language, nutrition and academic education. Age appropriate writing and math skills as well
as lessons focusing on geography, seasons and animals are taught in a creative and progressive way. Socialization skills are an integral party of all lessons; properly preparing students for a classroom
environment.

Park Slope Child Collective
186 Saint John’s Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-399-0397
Ages 3-4 years. Three days a week from 8-6 pm

Park Slope Schoolhouse (formerly Berkeley Carroll Child Care Center)
We believe in the integrity and individuality of each child. We strive to create a caring, diverse, loving, stimulating and fun environment that provides children the opportunity to grow in their own distinct manner and at their own individual pace through play.

Plymouth Church School
http://www.plymouthchurch.org/ce_plymouth_church_school.php
75 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Brooklyn Heights)
718-624-4743
Time for Twos- program for children ages 20-30 months is a introduction to school. Ages 2 (by Sept. 1st) through 6 years. The Plymouth Church School year begins in September and ends in June, with an optional summer camp program. Two-year-olds meet two or three mornings per week. There is a three-, four-, and a five-day program for three-year-olds. Four-year-olds stay at school through lunch and have the option for an extended day. Kindergarten meets five full days each week. There is also early-morning drop-off program available for all ages.

Poly Prep Country Day
http://www.polyprep.org
Upper/Middle Schools
9216 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9800

Lower School
50 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-1103
Ages from 3 to 17 and grades 5-12 . Early Bird and After School available. A beautiful 26 acre campus with tennis courts, playing fields, pools and fitness center make Poly Prep unusually equipped to offer an environment in which an urban young person can enjoy the outdoors. PolyLower School, for grades N-4, is located at 50 Prospect Park West.The Poly Prep Summer Program allows children ages three to 17 to participate in activities ranging from swimming and softball to cookouts, chorus, robotics, and relay races. Seven different programs are available. Call 718.836.9800, ex 322, for more information, or email [email protected] . The upper school boasts a diverse student body, representing the true cultural mosaic of New York City. Students travel on Poly buses from Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn for a full day’s program in academics, athletics, and activities. Two afternoon buses are offered so that students can stay as late as 6pm to take advantage of all that a country day school has to offer.

Play Days & Parties
Street: 6632 3rd Avenue (next to the firehouse)
City State Zip: Brooklyn New York 11220
Phone: 718-492-8997

An alternative to a preschool program for parents and children who do not want the pressure of attending a program but are ready for more than just a playgroup, and gives parents some alone time.For children ages 2 thru 4. It is an intergrated program where older children teach and learn side by side with younger children.
We provide an introduction to learning skills, independence and social awareness through , art, music and social play. At “Just for Me” Playgroup, our children will be able to explore themselves and the world around them. They will test their independence, fire up their imagination and create a foundation to build lasting relationships. We will explore numbers, letters and nature through books and songs and other activities.
They will discover the world around them and their individual abilities and skills in a safe and nurturing environment, for children ages 2-4… 2 or 3 days a week -(Class limited to 9 students). Monthly fee $300.00 for 2 days per week ….$430.00 for 3 days per week. …. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Half days are available
$55 Registration fee per child

Prospect Kids Academy
http://www.prospectkidsacademy.com/

2 locations:
Park Slope
341 Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-788-7727

Prospect Heights
532 St. John’s Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-788-7727

PKA is a teacher-owned preschool that is NY State Licensed Certified. Serves ages 2-6 years old. The school is NY State Licensed Certified. “Our goals for our students are that they be open-minded and compassionate, gain a sense of themselves and others, understand and appreciate the diversity of the human condition and develop a love for learning.” New facilities at the PH location with 11 foot ceilings and central air.

Purple Peacock Nursery School
http://www.freewebs.com/purplepeacocknurseryschool
[email protected]
An imaginative new nursery school will be opening its doors in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in September. The school will be located n the garden floor of a brownstone with full access to the backyard. This school will be unlike any other you have encountered on this side of town. Our approach is that of one where we will take your child back to the basics. Your child will be encouraged to use their own imaginations, not press a
button on an electronic toy and have the toy do the thinking for them. Read further for a sampling of some of the features of the school…10 students total, ages 1-4 years, 7:30 am-6:30 pm. Opening September 2008, will be in a brownstone on Halsey Street.

Red Hook Playgroup
www.redhookplaygroup.com
[email protected]
183 Richards Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-797-4131
The Red Hook Playgroup is a not-for-profit, community based, parent run cooperative preschool serving Red Hook Brooklyn and the surrounding neighborhoods. Through a child centered curriculum the
children’s natural love of learning and creating is fostered. The program is open to children ages 2.5 to 4 years of age. The program operates Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm. We offer 2, 3, 4 and 5 day schedule options. Drop off is between 8:15 am and 9 am and pickup between 3:30 pm and 4 pm. They requite a two day a week minimum committment. They do not offer half-days, but do offer an adjustment period for children who need it.

Rivendell School
http://rivendellnyc.org/
[email protected]
277 Third Avenue (btw. Carroll and President)
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215
718.499.5667
Rivendell Preschool is a pre-primary Montessori inclusion school. For over thirty years we have viewed the pre-primary school experience as a chance for children to gain a sense of their own power and ability as learners, and as social and emotional beings. Rivendell’s model inclusion program celebrates a diverse school population. It our belief that such a program has lasting benefits for every child, providing each the opportunity to learn to get along with a wide range of people, accepting and respecting their differences.
We currently serve more than 80 children from ages 2 – 6, including kindergarten.  Please call us and ask for the Admissions Coordinator to find out about our programs and to schedule a Classroom Observation.  We are members of the Brooklyn Early Childhood Director’s Association and follow ISAAGNY guidelines for admission.

Saint Ann’s School
http://www.saintannsny.org/
129 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Brooklyn Heights)
718-522-1660
Preschool through high school. Admission is not predicated on IQ or ISEE scores or grades at other schools per se. Rather, it is based on a holistic assessment of the candidate and his or her background, including cultural concerns, openness of parents to music, theater, literature, etc.

Stepping Stones Nursery School
http://steppingstonesnurseryschool.com/
245 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209 (Bay Ridge)
718-630-1000

St. Mark’s Day
www.saintmarksdayschool.org
1346 President Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-756-6602
Fax: (718) 467-4655
The school is owned and operated by the Church of St. Mark and its subsidiaries. It functions under the control and direction of the Rector and Vestry of the parish. The Rector is the Headmaster and Chief Administrator of the school, and together with the Principal, Vice Principals, Chief Custodian and the Bursar comprise the Administrative staff. They work in concert with the school leadership team and are responsible for the policy, programs and operations of the school. The St.Marks Day School promotes educational integrity, moral strength, personal responsibility and cultural awareness. The school is driven by the pursuit of academic excellence within a religious community creating a foundation for lifetime learning. 2 years through middle school.

TriloK Preschool
http://www.trilokschool.org
159 Adelphi St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Fort Greene)
Office: 718-398-0333
School: 917-579-1243
Trilok Preschool’s goal is to open the world to each child through arts from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dance, music, drawing, painting, weaving, gardening, and cooking are opportunities for children to express and enjoy themselves while developing fine/gross motor skills and foundations for reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Trilok Preschool practices the philosophy of non-violence and respect for the earth and for other living beings exemplified by Mahatma Gandhi. Meditation, music and movement channel the children’s energy in positive ways, to help them control their behavior and dissipate stress. Trilok Preschool accepts children from 2-5 years of age, and is open 9 am – 3 pm Monday-Friday, September-June.

I wanted to let you know about an upstart school age 2+ in Fort Greene called TRILOK PRE SCHOOL in the ground floor of a brownstone. It’s run by these two wonderful women, one with degrees in dance, theater, arts and another with degrees in art and education. It has a peaceful, sharing explorative philosophy. With a max class size of 5-8 and an additional helper. My son has been going for two months and has already gone to see a puppet show, the zoo, the botanical gardens, a traditional indian dance performance. He learns new words in different languages every day and plays and plays in a creative loving environment. They take care of nap time on these adorable naps, you provide lunch, and they serve it at these adorable little tables. There is a small backyard with a play thingie (slide, etc.) I just love them. AND the price is right. It’s a very special place.
-Jessica

Our 2 ½ year old daughter has been attending Trilok pre-school since Spring and is looking forward to go to school every day. She is learning about different cultures and languages with books, songs, music and dance. We love that the groups are small. There are two teachers per class of about 10 students. In addition, Trilok has visiting teachers coming in at different days of the week for weaving, art and music.
-Katja

Union Temple
www.uniontemple.org
17 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-623-1322
The Union Temple Preschool is a three year, morning program for two, three, and four year olds. Extended days are available four afternoons a week for three and four year olds. Our goal is to lead children comfortably through the separation process, teach them to function in a group, and leave the school ready for kindergarten. Our dedicated, nurturing staff provides a secure, stimulating, child-centered environment that enhances self-image and fosters social growth. The curriculum has a Jewish perspective – celebrating the Jewish holidays, family and lifecycle events – but is open to all children in the community. There is a substantial discount for Temple members.

Visitation Academy
http://www.visitationacademy.net/visitation/
8902 Ridge Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 680-9452
Visitation Academy is a vital part of the mission of the Sisters of the Visitation and the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales which motivates their lives. The heart of the Visitation education is respect for the individual. Visitation Academy is a school that is rich in tradition. The charisma of the Visitation community is reflected in the virtues of gentleness and humility that are an important part our Salesian heritage. Our philosophy emphasizes the total development of each student and respects individual differences. Parents and faculty recognize Christ as the center of our educational mission. In partnership, we provide opportunities for our children to grow spiritually and academically. A contemporary education rooted in Catholic belief with moral, religious and educational values is a prime concern of our school. A modem approach to education is stressed through the use of innovative technologies, value education and staff development. Early Childhood program through 8th grade.

Warren Street Center for Children and Families
http://www.lmcmc.com/community/support_groups.htm#8
Children 6 months to 12 years
343 Warren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Telephone 718-237-9578
Director: Gloria Martinez
Lutheran Family Health Centers sponsors full-day, year-round early childhood centers for children, ages 6 months to 12 years. In a supportive, stimulating and enriching environment, teachers and caregivers work in partnership with families and community collaborators to support children to reach their social, emotional and academic potential. The centers are licensed by the Department of Health and funded by the Administration for Children’s Services and the Department of Education. Participating families meet income eligibility guidelines.

Williamsburg Neighborhood Nursery School
http://www.wnns.org/
338 Wythe (at S. 1st St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-4181
[email protected]
WNNS is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 4:00 pm from early September through the end of June. Children may attend school for half days or full days or a half-full combination. Schedule and tuition information for the 2009-2010 school year is as follows. Please call or email the school for 2008-2009 tuition schedule. The school is staffed by state-licensed head teachers who work with experienced assistants to meet the needs of each individual child. Our teacher to student ratio is 1:5 for two year olds and 1:8 for three and four year olds. Head teachers hold Masters degrees in education.

Williamsburg Northside Preschool
http://www.willnorth.org
[email protected]
152 North 5th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-599-7300
Ages: 1 to 5 Cost: $6,000-$12,750
WNP, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to education, offers a ten-month preschool program and six-week summer camp for children ages 9months to 5 years.Preschool schedule options are five days, three days (Mon, Wed, Fri), or two days (Tue, Thu). The school day begins at 8:30am and ends at 3pm. An afterschool program for preschoolers – available two or four days per week, Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 4:30pm – offers various enrichment classes such as soccer, art, drama, and yoga. Contact WNP by phone or email to schedule a tour. * They do have an Infant and Toddler Center at 70 Havemeyer. Look under DAYCARE for this listing.

Williamsburg Northside School
http://www.willnorth.org/content.php?id=7
70 Havermeyer St
Brooklyn, NY (Williamsburg)
718-599-9600
K through 5th grade school in the fall of 09. They will start with a Kindergarten of 20 students. They are anticipating one class on a grade of 20 students each. So, Kindergarten will start in 2009, Kindergarten and First Grade will be in place in 2010 and Kindergarten, First and Second Grade will be in place in 2011. When we are ready for the Third Graders (in 2012) we will be moving to a larger facility for our entire K-5 program!